Savannah Police Department, Georgia
End of Watch Monday, September 26, 1966
Reflections for Officer Jimmy Lee Bland
Rest in peace always and know that your service and sacrifice will never, ever be forgotten by your law enforcement brethren.
Detective Cpl/3 Steven Rizzo
Delaware State Police (Retired)
September 26, 2020
"Blessed are the peacemakers: for they shall be called the children of God."
Matthew 5:9
Marshal Chris Di Gerolamo
Federal Air Marshal Service
May 26, 2018
To fully appreciate the heroes of the present, we must recognize our heroes of the past. I am privileged to pay tribute to you. Your heroism and service is honored today, the 47th anniversary year of your death.
Your memory lives and you continue to inspire. Thank you for your service. My cherished son Larry Lasater was a fellow police officer who was murdered in the line of duty on April 24, 2005 while serving as a Pittsburg, CA police officer.
Time never diminishes respect. Your memory will always be honored and revered.
Rest In Peace.
Phyllis Lasater Loya
mom of fallen Pittsburg (CA) officer Larry Lasater
August 7, 2013
Rest in Peace, Officer Bland. Your sacrifice is not forgotten.
Officer 11169
April 3, 2012
I wonder what our lives would have been like if we had grown up knowing you. It's strange to miss someone you never really knew.
Kristi Harris
daughter
August 28, 2009
I wish you would have lived long enough to have known you. Your eldest children, myself, Kristi, and Mike, have missed you without knowing you.
John C. Harris
Eldest Son
April 23, 2007
You make me proud to have be your Brother in Blue. We will never forget your bravery and the extreme price you paid. The men and women of the Savannah Police Department will keep you in their prayers...
Chief David M. Gellatly, ret
Savannah Police Department
December 23, 2006
It's been 40 years and you are not forgotten. You live on in each and every officer that puts on the uniform every day to carry on the fight. Thank you hero. 9/26/06
Brother in Blue (retired-IL)
September 26, 2006
Officer Bland, you are not forgotten
September 26, 2006
Motorman, Thank you for your service. You will never be forgotten. My shift today is dedicated to you. Rest well.
Senior Motor Officer M. Thurmond
MPD
September 26, 2006
YOU ARE NOT FORGOTTEN. REST IN PEACE OFFICER BLAND. YOU ARE A HERO.
September 26, 2006
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